Fifth graders discover how reconstruction had an impact on racial issues in the United States. For this Reconstruction lesson, 5th graders are introduced to primary vs. secondary resources and then rotate through stations to view...

High schoolers explore the issue of Japanese-American internment. In this World War II lesson, students analyze historical biases regarding Japanese-American internment as they analyze literature, research print and Internet sources, and...

Students analyze photographs and texts using primary source analysis. In this primary source instructional activity students determine whether the photographs and text are truthful.

High schoolers examine civil liberties issues in relation to genetic research, and discuss how genetic medical information may be used. They present personal viewpoints about genetic research as it relates to civil liberties

High schoolers use materials from their own environment to design a kite. In this kite design lesson, students research the history of kites and obtain a formal mathematical definition of a kite. High schoolers sketch kite designs after...

The ultra-glamorous Muppet, Miss Piggy, launches a study of discrimination and ways to develop a more inclusive community.  A series of videos and activities raise awareness of discrimination and journal prompts asks participants to...

Using electronic and print resources, this tutorial explores media bias and how political candidates are portrayed in the news. [2:42]

Help 5th through 7th graders explore the power of words and their capacity to influence our thinking with this instructional activity from the Media Awareness Network. An easy-to-print .pdf version is linked from the top of the page.